Whinning front end
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Whinning front end
98 Ranger 4.0 4wd
I have a whinning noise in the front end while the truck is rolling. Mr Tire tells me that the calipers are not releasing. My question is that when I step on the brakes the noise doesn't stop, if it is the brakes shouldn't the pressure stop the noise?
Could the noise have something to do with the 4wd?
I have a whinning noise in the front end while the truck is rolling. Mr Tire tells me that the calipers are not releasing. My question is that when I step on the brakes the noise doesn't stop, if it is the brakes shouldn't the pressure stop the noise?
Could the noise have something to do with the 4wd?
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Yeah your brakes would get weaker quite a bit faster, less acceleration, and the burning smell Ken mentioned. You might wanna jack the truck up, start it, hit and release the brakes a few times, and see if you can spin the tires freely still.
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This is a common problem in 4x4s of that era. Its a squeal, from the from end, its pretty consistent throughout the speeds, independent of gear or brake.
The rumour is that it is caused by your hubs getting dry and/or the "half shaft excluder seals getting dry and rubbing. I think there is a TSB on it.
Mines been doing it on and off for 2 years, with no ill effects.
I find it's worst when the temp is around 15-20C (70ish), cool fall or spring weather.
It seems ot get better temporarily if you drive with your 4x4 on.. so go mudding for a day or two.
P.
The rumour is that it is caused by your hubs getting dry and/or the "half shaft excluder seals getting dry and rubbing. I think there is a TSB on it.
Mines been doing it on and off for 2 years, with no ill effects.
I find it's worst when the temp is around 15-20C (70ish), cool fall or spring weather.
It seems ot get better temporarily if you drive with your 4x4 on.. so go mudding for a day or two.
P.
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I had that problem. I got scared, because I thought it was metal on metal. Mine might be different then yours, but what I did was sprayed the tires and inside of the tires completely with water high pressure and low pressure. Drive it around for a little bit and see if it goes away. I thought I was going to have to spend a ton of money, but it ended up being really simple.
Hope it works
Hope it works